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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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